Jimmy Carter actually said...

American military strength provides the framework within which our mature friendships with Japan, Korea, Australia, New Zealand, the Philippines, and Thailand all contribute to stability in the Pacific basin.

Context

United States Defense Policy Remarks to Members of the Business Council

12/11/1979

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